Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Exploitation of Onshore Petroleum Resources in Cooperation with Foreign Enterprises (2013). Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 1993 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Oil Exploration Access right Concession Business/industry/corporations Dispute settlement Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Liability/compensation Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Abstract These Regulations aim at ensuring the development of the petroleum industry and promoting international economic cooperation and technical exchange. The Text consists of 31 articles divided into 6 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Rights and Obligations of Foreign Contractors (II); Petroleum Operations(III); Settlement of Disputes (IV); Legal Responsibilities (V); Supplementary Provisions (VI). Full text Chinese Website www.gov.cn